There are some significant changes to French VAT law on the 1st January 2022. The management and collection of import VAT in France will be transferred from French Customs (DGDDI) to the French Tax Authority (DGFiP). From this date, the declaration and payment of import VAT will be made directly in the French VAT return […]
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CURRENT SITUATION UPDATE The Christmas delivery period is now in full swing and supply chain issues still reflect the increasing pressures faced by suppliers and importers. The short-term issues have morphed into longer-term concerns among importers and there is no sight of an end to the increasing costs now associated with container shipping. Read more
Freight Update Environmental Concerns Wines from source are more than just a cause for supply chain concerns. A recent comment from the international Organisation of Wine and Vine (OIV) tell a sorry tale of reduced crops in both Italy and Spain. Along with France, Italy and Spain account for around 45% of the world’s production.
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Chris Porter reports on this year’s event. “There are 110 livery companies, comprising London’s ancient and modern trade associations and guilds, almost all of which are styled the ‘Worshipful Company of…’ their respective craft, trade or profession. These livery companies play a significant part in the life of the City of London (the financial district
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The Christmas delivery period is now in full swing and supply chain issues still reflect the increasing pressures faced by suppliers and importers. The short-term issues have morphed into longer-term concerns among importers and there is no sight of an end to the increasing costs now associated with container shipping. This means the mid-to-long term
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The European Road Freight Rate Benchmark for Q3 shows that prices have hit historic highs across Europe, driven by a mix of robust economic growth, global supply chain bottlenecks, rising costs and scarce capacity. Ti and Upply are joined by IRU for the Q3 Benchmark for the first time. The upwards rate development seen in
CURRENT SITUATION UPDATE The ongoing situation affecting HGV drivers and the freight rates for container shipping remain the two most pressing issues affecting the beverage sector, whilst the other big issue for UK retailers is the recent fuel and driver shortage that is having a strong impact on the retail sector. Read more here Freight
The ongoing situation affecting HGV drivers and the freight rates for container shipping remain the two most pressing issues affecting the beverage sector. Europe is the most affected region in terms of HGV drivers and the lack of deliveries into the UK. Yet the seemingly increasing freight rates for shipping show no signs of reducing
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The Government has announced there will be a further delay to a number of post-Brexit border controls due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Lord Frost, the Brexit Minister, announced that the timetable for bringing in the “same controls on incoming goods from the European Union as on goods from the rest of the
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UK agrees Historic trade deal with New Zealand UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, finalised a free trade deal with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. The deal was agreed during a video call on 20th October after 16 months of talks and negotiations between the Department for International Trade negotiators. A big boost for UK
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